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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the transport energy provider.

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Industrials Shares

Aurizon shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's EBITDA result for FY25 was in line with market consensus.

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Technology Shares

Up 52% since April are WiseTech shares now a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for the surging WiseTech share price.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX 200 online classifieds business Macquarie just tipped to rise 14%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons there's plenty of upside left here.

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Financial Shares

Are HUB24 shares a buy after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is 104% higher over the year.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX heavyweights stumble on earnings results

| Leigh Gant

Three household names on the ASX have taken a hit following their latest results.

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Share Gainers

Why HMC Capital, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and Stockland shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Bank Shares

What's going on with CBA shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is having a volatile session.

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Share Fallers

Why this $8 billion ASX 200 energy stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 energy share today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, DroneShield, Iluka, and James Hardie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

Does Macquarie rate Woodside Energy shares a buy after its FY25 half-year result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be excited about Woodside after the result?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie predicts 12% upside for this ASX 200 financials stock after its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted a 9% year-on-year increase in NPAT on Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which soaring ASX All Ords stock is sinking after unveiling its FY25 results?

| Bart Bogacz

Tough day for investors.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 stocks to sell and one to buy

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe the tide is turning for these three ASX 200 stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX 200 stock after reviewing its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price plunged following its FY25 announcement yesterday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which $15 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 8% on record dividend news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 stock today following its FY25 results. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Why are James Hardie shares down 27% today?

| Laura Stewart

Its been a forgettable morning for James Hardie shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 industrials stock seeing red on results day?

| Bart Bogacz

The market has spoken.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says the HUGE sell-off in CSL shares is way overdone

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound is coming for CSL shares. But why?

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Earnings Results

Magellan Financial Group FY25 earnings: Profit mixed, dividends lift

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group shares have surged 8% today.

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Earnings Results

The Lottery Corporation FY25 earnings: Dividend up despite revenue dip

| Laura Stewart

The Lottery Corporation posted $3.7b in revenue for FY25 and increased its total ordinary dividend by 3.1%.

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AI Stocks

3 ASX AI companies set to gain from pipes, power and property boom

| Leigh Gant

The AI revolution is creating huge demand for infrastructure, from data centres to electricity networks and industrial land.

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Earnings Results

Breville Group FY25 earnings: Profit and revenue jump

| Laura Stewart

Breville Group reported solid FY25 results with profit and revenue growth, higher dividends, and continued global expansion.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX 200 stock flew 10% higher yesterday

| Aaron Bell

While much of the ASX fell, this stock had a record day. 

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Travel Shares

Could AI knock the stuffing out of Flight Centre shares?

| Bernd Struben

A lot of ASX companies will face headwinds from the rise of AI. I think Flight Centre is among them.

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ETFs

What is the best high yield ASX ETF?

| Aaron Bell

Lets compare these 3 funds that share a similar goal.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks income investors should be snapping up these shares.

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Earnings Results

APA Group posts strong FY25 earnings and lifts distribution guidance

| Laura Stewart

APA Group reported higher FY25 earnings, raised distributions, and outlined confident growth plans for FY26.

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Technology Shares

Why this rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stock could rise 14%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this tech stock could be going even higher.

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Broker Notes

Buy ResMed and this ASX stock for 10%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Bank Shares

Broker's verdict on 2 ASX 200 bank shares at decade high prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has revealed new ratings and price targets on two of the big four bank shares.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 35% to buy for lifetime income

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie thinks this stock could generate significant income for investors.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 financial shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 3 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Personal Finance

Here's how to target a $10,000 second income starting from zero

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares are a great way to start making a second income.

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Growth Shares

3 top Australian stocks I'd buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these stocks could be quality picks for the long term.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors should put these 2 top ASX shares on their watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could be excellent long-term investments.

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price target on ASX All Ords defence share by 93%

| Bronwyn Allen

But there's a catch...

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Technology Shares

After falling more than 20% after reporting, is this ASX tech share a buy the dip opportunity according to Macquarie?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this be a strong idea for returns? Here’s one expert’s view.

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ETFs

How to build a winning portfolio with just 3 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you think to build a strong investment portfolio.

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